Industry Day Announcement: Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD)

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Force Protection Division (AFLCMC/ESSS) is hosting an Industry Day to gather market research on the Global Unified Airbase Readiness and Defense (GUARD) Multiple-Award IDIQ, with registration closing October 5, 2026. The program focuses on acquisition and sustainment of Integrated Base Defense physical security and force protection electronic security systems, equipment, and system integration capabilities. This is market research for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment.

The Industry Day operates in two phases. Phase One runs October 20–22, 2026, beginning with a virtual session via Microsoft Teams on October 20 featuring program overview, answers to submitted questions, and open-forum Q&A, followed by limited one-on-one sessions (45 minutes per company) available both virtually and in-person at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, restricted to five representatives per company. Phase Two, the GUARD Engineering Summit at Eglin AFB, Florida (October 27–30, 2026), is limited to technical subject matter experts and addresses foundational engineering documents applicable to future GUARD IDIQ orders.

In-person attendees must be U.S. citizens with REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses. Advanced registration through a Microsoft Forms link on SAM.gov requires company name, CAGE code, point of contact information, confirmation of DD2345 submission to the Contracting Officer, attendee names and positions, and indication of interest in one-on-one sessions and the Engineering Summit. All non-proprietary information shared will be posted publicly on SAM.gov after the event. The government assumes no liability for attendee travel or expenses. Contact: McKenna Clippert, mckenna.clippert@us.af.mil.